J. Walter Hawkes

A pretty in depth podcast interview has been released on Leah Roseman’s Conversations With Musicians. Leah has a really wonderful podcast series and I’m honored to have been part of it. We go pretty deep on… well, life and career. I tell a bunch of really wacky (honest and awkward) ...

I was on the road this week… at some point late night on the van I came to the realization that I had missed the 30 year anniversary of the infamous fall over the cliff in Cabo San Lucas. (1/23/93) It kind of blows my mind how I go through ...

THIS FRIDAY! This is one of those things that kinda can only happen in NYC… The NYC Ska Orchestra is a full big band featuring members of the Skatalites and other Ska/Reggae bands. We’ll be playing favorite tunes from the tradition, as ...

Greetings fellow Earthlings.

Hey there Ms. and Mr., here’s a missive you’d miss if dismissed. It’s been a somewhat quiet summer, though I’m still playing a whole bunch. As always, keep checking out jwalterhawkes.com for the must up-to-the-minute (read: last minute) updates to the schedule.

Tonight I’ll be hitting it with Matt ...

Greetings fellow Earthlings. I’ve picked up a couple last minute things leading a band, and I do hope you’ll consider adding one of these shows to your agenda…

Tomorrow, Saturday 5/14 8pm I’ll be leading a rare Saturday night show at Barbès. (It will be live steamed) I’m gonna play some ...

TONIGHT WE PLAY FOR YOU!

Come ye and be played for!!

Thrills – chills – ukuleles – great music – bad jokes!!! Liquid refreshments to ail what cures ya!

Featuring: Daria Grace – Vocals, Baritone #Ukulele
J. Walter Hawkes – #Trombone, Soprano Ukulele, Vocals
Andrew Hall – #Bass
Willie Martinez ...

Subject says it all. We will reschedule. Thank you!

What a crazy last couple months it’s been. The Hang has now closed. I feel like I’ve emerged a new (and improved) Earthling because of it. Hopefully the show will return.

I’ll be back this Wednesday (tomorrow) and most Wednesdays (tomorrows) at Domaine Bar a Vins. I’ll be joined by Jesse ...

Happy New Year!

What a mess! Wow, things have started off with a bang (or a whimper?) for sure. Crazy.

Tonight! I’ll be playing at Domaine Bar a Vins for my last time until March. Joining me will be Jesse Gelber and Young Kevin Dorn. Please come out and say hi. For ...

I tested positive on Saturday. I’ve been in isolation (My wife hasn’t gotten it thank goodness) and it’s not that bad, but it’s not that good either.

A few things:

1. Science said omicron would spread like wildfire. I’m witnessing this first hand. At least a dozen of my closest friends and ...

I’ll be performing 5 shows a week in an “off off Broadway” production from Jan 7 – Feb 20. “The Hang” was written by and will star the genius playwright/performer Taylor Mac, with my long time dear friend and musical companion (whom you’ve also seen on a Wednesday at Domaine) ...

Playing #trombone and #ukulele tonight with Hyuna Park on #piano and Nathan Peck on #bass from 8:30-11 for you and your #wine #cheese and #oysters at Domaine Bar a Vin (50-04 Vernon Blvd in #longislandcity) #notelevision

Playing #trombone and #ukulele tonight with Hyuna Park on #piano and Nathan Peck on #bass from 8:30-11 for you and your #wine #cheese and #oysters at Domaine Bar a Vin (50-04 Vernon Blvd in #longislandcity) #notelevision